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The maritime industry is well used to navigate English law which is the chosen legal system for the major part of the industry. The English courts and London arbitration are much used to solve disputes and one of the features of the English legal system is the anti-suit injunction which is a powerful weapon when an op
Since October 2005 it has been mandatory for all vessels planning to discharge ballast water in Brazilian ports and terminals to conduct a ballast water exchang
Members trading vessels to the United States will be aware that the Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations require them to submit a “one time report” to the En
Home News and Resources News News 17 Oct, 2011 Turkey - Stowaways The Club has been advised by Kalimbassieris Maritime, Istanbul, of a significant increase in the number of persons attempting to stowaway on vessels calling at Turkish ports. Turkey is the natural crossing point into Europe for refugees and economi
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Revised International Group FAQs on Piracy 13 October 2011 As part of the continuing response to…
A vessel may divert from a contracted voyage with cargo on board for a number of reasons. A deviation may, however, have serious consequences both under the applicable contract (both the C/P and bill of lading) and as well as for the P&I cover.
Members involved in the carriage of Nickel Ore from Indonesia should be aware that the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Department (BMKG) has recently provided estimates for the commencement of the 2011 monsoon. This is expected to begin in October in Halmahera and in November in Sulawesi and West Papua.
Newsletter 18 SEA VENTURE “PIRACY – The Menace at Sea” How Heavy is a Feather? – Causation in Jones Act Seaman Cases Key Ruling in Deepwater Horizon Wrongful Arrest and War Risk Policies – Obligation to Sue and Labour Which Time Bar and What is Final Discharge?
Further to our news article of 26 September 2011 concerning “Brazil – Withdrawal of the Restriction on the Transit of Filipino Seafarers through Brazilian Ports
The IMO has recently published MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.1 “Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators, and Shipmasters on the use of Privately Contracted
Further to our news article of 23 September 2011 entitled “USA – California Air Resources Board Amendments to the Ocean Going Vessel Fuel Rule”, the California
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Rebel Attacks on Mining Companies in the Philippines 3 October 2011 The Correspondent in the Philippines, Pandiman Philipinnes Inc, has w
Translations: Vietnamese Manila correspondents Pandiman advise that terrorists, believed to be members of the New People’s Army, have reportedly attacked two m